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Headline: Visakhapatnam Hosts All-India DWCRA Bazaar, Government Pledges Support for Women Entrepreneurs
Visakhapatnam, India – December 15, 2025 – Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Kondapalli Srinivas inaugurated the All-India Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA) Bazaar–2025 in Visakhapatnam on Monday, reaffirming the State government’s commitment to empowering women economically. Organized by the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) and Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP), the SARAS (Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans Society) exhibition aims to provide a crucial marketing platform for products crafted by Self-Help Group (SHG) members.
Minister Srinivas announced the introduction of a cluster system in every district, with a ₹5 crore investment, alongside Common Facility Centres (CFCs) at a cost of ₹10 crore each. He expressed confidence that the Vizag event would exceed the ₹12 crore in business transactions recorded at the recent SARAS exhibition in Vizianagaram, citing special arrangements for improved market access.
District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad highlighted the establishment of 250 stalls, including food options, and promised cultural programs for entertainment. He assured participants of comprehensive facilities and reiterated the government’s unwavering support for women’s development and economic self-reliance. The next SARAS exhibition will be held in Guntur. Visakhapatnam East MLA Velagapudi Ramakrishna Babu was also in attendance.
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